Scientific Name | Ananas comosus |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
Height | 1 to 1.5 meters (3 to 5 feet) |
Leaves | Long, narrow, spiky, 60-100 cm in length |
Leaf Color | Green, often with reddish edges |
Flower Structure | Inflorescence; small, tubular flowers in a cluster |
Fruit Type | Multiple fruit (develops from many flowers) |
Fruit Color | Yellowish-green to golden yellow when ripe |
Harvest Time | Typically 18-24 months after planting |